medications Flashcards
Paracetamol
Analgesic
Aspirin
NSAID: analgesic. Used for anti-platelet properties as a blood thinner. high risk in patients at a high risk of falls.
ibuprofen
NSAID analgesic
naproxen
NSAID analgesics
OPIOIDS
Analgesics
OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Analgesics
Endone
Short acting oxycodone hydrochloride- opioid analgesic. Short acting and kicks in within 30 mins. “breakthrough” pain control
Oxycontin/targin
Long acting. Kicks in within 60 mins. continuous pain control
Tramadol
synthetic opioid- analgesic. mod-severe pain. short term relief
MS contin
Slow release morphine- analgesics. severe ongoing pain such as cancer
Tapentadol
opioid analgesic. mod-severe pain
Panadeine forte
Analgesic- w/ paracetamol + codeine sulphate. Mod-severe pain
fentanyl
rapid-acting opioids (synthetic) analgesics. very strong. patches
Norspan/buprenorphine
opioid. analgesic
Indications for Diuretics
fluid overload, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure
Frusemide (lasix)
Diuretic
spironolactone (spiractin, aldactone)
Diuretic. reduce swelling from liver disease. treatfluid buildup.
Amiloride (Hydrene)
Diuretic. Treat BP and swelling
Bumetanide (bumex)
Diuretic. oedema
How does Diuretics work?
inhibits kidneys from absorbing sodium -> sodium gets secreted and so does water (osmosis) -> reduced fluid volume -> less strain on cardiac muscles.
Adverse effects of diuretics
reduction in BP (hypotension)
Fluid depletion
Electrolyte imbalance
falls risk
What are anti-hypertensives
drugs to treat high blood pressure. Through:
reducing cardiac output
reduce vasoconstriction
increase vasodilation